A few items of interest from around the 'net but with all the bad news coming out of Washington, I figured some good news was in order. Colleges, Norfolk Southern paying lump sums for HRT rides. Free rides 🙂 As I'm officially a member of the ODU faculty as of this past Monday, I'm looking … Continue reading Quick links 07/27/11: good news edition
Congressman Robert Hurt (R), who represents my district, the 5th Congressional District, has been busy. You might think he would be concerned with jobs, unemployment and such, since the southern end of the district has some of the worst unemployment in the country. If you thought that, you would be wrong. Instead, he is heavily … Continue reading Robert Hurt plays games with the budget
My latest op-ed appeared in last Thursday's Virginian-Pilot. In Hampton Roads, I'm told some 45% of our economy is government-related. If the debt-ceiling situation isn't resolved, we're in for a world of hurt.
… call yourself a Democrat or a Republican? I asked that question in an earlier post last year. After reading Paradox13VA's recent post on his political philosophy, I thought it might be time to revisit it. His are some powerful words: They say that a Republican is a Democrat who has been robbed, and a … Continue reading Opinion, please: what makes you … (redux)
I can't believe McDonnell had the audacity to say Virginia's state workers pay nothing towards their retirement. Has he signed so many bills that he forgot about the two related to this?
"You'll get mesmerized /By alibis/ And limbo dance in pairs/ Please lock that door/It don't make much sense/That common sense/Don't make no sense/No more" John Prine "Common Sense" It's hard to believe that people we elected to represent us and who swore to act in the best interest of the United States and its citizens … Continue reading Washington is psychotic
So it seems the Democratic Party of Virginia has returned to its old ways of denying challengers to incumbents access to the party's voter file. This issue was supposedly resolved a few years ago, but has been resurrected for the current election cycle. I understand it was a vote at a recent Steering Committee meeting … Continue reading Un-democratic Democrats (updated)
One of the few races on the Southside of Hampton Roads is that in the 21st House of Delegates district which pits freshman incumbent Ron Villanueva against political newcomer Adrianne Bennett. An attorney, Bennett is a Hampton Roads native who once interned for former Congressman Owen Picket. For Democrats in Virginia Beach, this is about … Continue reading 21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB
Guest post by Viola Baskerville Last week America paid her final respects to one of our most beloved First Ladies, Betty Ford. Time Magazine once called her the “Fighting First Lady” for her outspoken political views and support for women’s rights. She was a Republican who lobbied for the ERA Amendment to the United States … Continue reading H.R. #3: assault on women’s health
Virginia Beach businessman Paul Hirschbiel made it official Monday that he is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, currently held by Scott Rigell. Although the Congressional redistricting plan is not yet final, I expect the 2nd CD to be more Republican-leaning than it is now. That would make it more difficult for a liberal … Continue reading Hirschbiel in 2nd CD race
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